Just before dawn this morning a few wading birds and alligators had started their day.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
October 16, 2026
Early Morning Fog, Ashley River
Tag Archives: OM 12-200mm
Alligator Lineup
The water was high in the ponds so alligators were crowding together on the edge of the marsh grass to take advantage of the sun.
This line of four with a younger one doing his own thing.
And this jowly pair, snout to snout.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
October 12, 2026
Juvenile Black-crowned Night-heron
I didn’t spot the Great Blue Heron from my previous post after he disappeared, but I found this Juvenile Black-crowned Night-heron in a photogenic pose.
A variety of wading birds frequent this group of trees on the tidal side of the dike. At full tide there are ample perching spots available to wait for the tide to recede and the marsh to reveal lunch.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
October 12, 2026
Great Blue Heron in the Reeds
This Great Blue Heron was wandering around the back of my car as we returned from a walk on the dike.
I expected him to fly off, but he walked across the road, circled behind a tree and stealthily disappeared into the reeds.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
October 12, 2026
Silent Sunday: Morning Glory
September 12, 2026
Juvenile Carolina Anole, Explorer, 2
Another young Carolina Anole displayed his hunting skills this morning among the Moonflower vines.
September 12, 2026
Young Red-bellied Woodpecker
I spotted the Red-bellied Woodpecker because he was making his distinctive call over and over, as if he was calling mamma to feed him.
His paler colors and overall look give him away as a younger bird. He’s been visiting our backyard feeder on his own for a few weeks after being shown the way by an adult.
September 12, 2026
Moonflower, 2
My backyard moonflowers have been blooming for over a month with ten or twelve flowers opening every evening. It’s been an exceptional gift from one seed!
This flower was a rarity in the group, opening all the way around, with no drooping of the petals. At least in this moment.
August 28, 2026
Morning Glory, 1
Colorful Morning Glories was what I really was looking forward to on our new arbor. The white Moonflowers have stolen the show in both number and size, but there have been a few lovely Morning Glory blooms.
A recent overnight rain left some well placed drops.
August 22, 2026
Juvenile Carolina Anole, Explorer
I didn’t spot this newly hatched Anole until he moved from the brown to the yellow section of the dying moonflower leaf.
A little unsure of himself he flipped around…
… then jumped to another leaf where he gave me a few seconds of portrait images.
Looking around and exploring his new world.
August 21, 2026